SmartSocial.com Podcast

The SmartSocial.com Podcast helps parents and educators to keep their kids safe on social media, so they can Shine Online™ with a positive impact

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With 1,300+ YouTube videos/episodes, Josh Ochs interviews Superintedents, district leaders, psychologists, therapists, counselors, teachers, and parents who will show you how to navigate social media to keep your kids safe so they can someday Shine Online™.

Podcast Distribution Stats

SmartSocial.com: 3 million+ visitors each year
SmartSocial.com YouTube Channel: 700,000+ video views each year
SmartSocial.com newsletter reaches 35,000+ subscribers twice a week (3.5 million inbox impressions/year)

Campbell School District
https://youtu.be/3ohV4gOk2hA?si=pYZvfDwi8MW4lMPU
37.28903766937776, -121.94748364737916
Dr. Shelly Viramontez
We don't take a punitive approach to social media We take an educational approach
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Greenfield Union School District
https://youtu.be/jhTojAD76OQ?si=YGCFCTiKV7c14cUQ
36.326026194724086, -121.24828340668455
Laura Cortez
Make sure that you're friends with your kids online
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San Ramon Valley Unified School District
https://youtu.be/XJfmspBBRmY?si=ODbOdLdzldfI_Lps
37.812476592829725, -121.97770756498588
Dr. John Malloy
We level our parents up
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Menlo Park City School District
https://youtu.be/aYli-4svMMw?si=jig4XaQtm0H3gx1B
37.4637827922676, -122.1862772807389
Erik Burmeister
It all starts with education
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Greenfield Union School District
https://youtu.be/ZHr-pJ_zKWA?feature=shared
36.326026194724086, -121.24828340668455
Laura Cortez
We Really Need to be Proactive Instead of Reactive
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Salinas City Elementary School District
https://youtu.be/KpXoJEFL7Sg?si=KcpN-4bggx4ntGdf
36.66452492350887, -121.65785365035683
Mary Duan
I use ChatGPT everyday
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Fresno Unified School District
https://youtu.be/yW0mw9wfLnE?si=m4fibuy7vZwiT3B_
36.73653068874631, -119.78708337014456
Dr. Bob Nelson
We rely on that boomerang effect
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Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District
https://youtu.be/uqRf_uygObs?si=_IsT1YMwjfizQbAE
36.54456442332534, -119.29112890065683
Yolanda Valdez
You're going to be leaving high school, your digital footprint matters
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Los Banos Unified School District
https://youtu.be/BHBsK3JBf8Q?si=XdzAtE8Y5lxZFK89
37.052734790258185, -120.84009605205415
Dr. Mark Marshall
Adults can't afford to be off social media
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Lynwood Unified School District
https://youtu.be/_sJwf_JOUKc?si=ePiovJQlL9kvme_Y
33.92636871694681, -118.20021792567373
Dr. Patrick Gittisriboongul
It comes down to healthy relationships with students
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Lucia Mar Unified School District
https://youtu.be/6GPs31JWwQA?si=paa2D6z-zrlKBEw7
35.11513899027106, -120.57598441752681
Ashley Smith
Student safety has to be our first and primary focus
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Bourbonnais 53 District
https://youtu.be/jQRrpYK48pg?si=Nq12WDcpzY11Z45b
41.16623757398482, -87.88024227860319
Dr. Adam Ehrman
You can't sit on the sideline
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Greenfield Union School District
https://youtu.be/2ZvS2tpu_nE?si=4P595-h_yLHpe6J7
36.326026194724086, -121.24828340668455
Dr. Zandra Jo Galvan
I'm embracing ChatGPT
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Visalia Unified School District
https://youtu.be/EY2fcAG6Ka0?si=868EnEdhJm5dGScY
36.32422778489568, -119.34628848147237
Kirk Shrum
What are they so drawn to on the screen?
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Pleasant View Elementary School District
https://youtu.be/ZACmSH-UJI0?si=ga3JQMAzCmWUoSu2
36.043942251519574, -119.16067195052835
Mark Odsather
We want to teach our kids to use these tools responsibly
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Corcoran Unified School District
https://youtu.be/QaPR8Bi_99M?si=G61QoOnpBsfeLA9P
36.10200168725659, -119.5672583377042
Andre Pecina
AI For Success
Press
Somis Union School District
https://youtu.be/F-vdRkF14zE?si=yyE7xyEOEAtS1ZLp
34.25839553615437, -118.99740957313985
Dr. Jesus Vaca
Include the students if you want the biggest bang for your buck
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Calingua-Huron Unified School District
https://youtu.be/NC8LnwP2OyM?si=DVDEKfidchdjd6_l
36.14237488076486, -120.36424667532269
Lori Villanueva
Prompts are key with AI
Press
Rio School District
https://youtu.be/OETG4g6Iu8k?si=UelG-1vC5eXIJjIj
34.217692880617825, -119.14373809382008
Dr. John Puglisi
The richest form of learning is when students create new content
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Alvord Unified School District
https://youtu.be/gce0eFqXyrk?si=8AXg5UjS31cZ0oXd
33.88685905888243, -117.5145716094204
Dr. Allan Mucerino
We want them to be creators over consumers
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Springs Charter Schools
https://youtu.be/NZ3N-Hfw_yY?si=yavBYtUahPcx1fVi
33.51163939101108, -117.15770069717307
Dr. Kathleen Hermsmeyer
Social media gives teens power they've never had
Press
Desert Sands Unified School District
https://youtu.be/AgBjBJyArlU?si=5IwUOk2KELKIuEPN
33.70222715662847, -116.27606545642219
Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar
When people feel the safety behind the screen, they behave negatively
Press
Victor Valley Union High School District
https://youtu.be/1YmWYnpYt4c?si=AN3nCHkFSxftT7QS
34.52948465499021, -117.30807039632663
Michael Williford
You get to decide what you look like on social media
Press
Coachella Valley Unified School District
https://youtu.be/eNdDSTG3CPI?si=4ZvS400WMI35AZn2
33.637897968271986, -116.14448386573858
Dr. Luis Valentino
Children mimic what they see adults do
Press
Banning Unified School District
https://youtu.be/dmJ75Xj_v_k?si=IS3ooUvEhwSUsSKU
33.927529912604975, -116.87833735512771
Dr. Terrence Davis
Digital citizenship means nothing unless people understand what's going on
Press
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Latest SmartSocial.com Podcast Interviews From District Leaders

Josh Weighs In On Instagram's New Safety Features on WFTS-TV in Tampa
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ABC27 in Pennsylvania Investigates Kids, Apps, and Hidden Messages
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Screen Time Addiction and Fortnite Battle Royale Safety on KTLA-TV in Los Angeles
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KHQ-TV in Spokane Reports on SmartSocial.com's App Guide for Parents
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Josh Gives Minneapolis Parents Digital Safety Tips on WCCO-TV
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CBS2 in Los Angeles Promotes SmartSocial.com's Footprint Friday
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Newspapers and Blog Articles Featuring SmartSocial.com

The Intelligencer: Central Bucks warning parents of app dangersUSA Today: Here's how parents can keep kids safe online without spyingKane County Chronicle:Social media expert tells Wredling Middle School students how to shine onlineLifehacker: What Parents Need to Know About the YOLO App for SnapchatNewsday:What Long Island parents need to know about the hugely popular TikTok appBabygaga.com: 20 Apps For Kids That Aren't As Safe As Mom ThoughtGovTech.com: School Safety 2.0: A Focus on Social Media, Mental Health IssuesThe Star: How to keep online profiles light, bright and polite